🌱 What do Montague voters need to know about mayoral hopeful Thomas Lohman?

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In today's newsletter:

• What do Montague voters need to know about mayoral hopeful Thomas Lohman?
• How will Montague bounce back in Friday's road test at Ludington?

Also on today's calendar: Preserved! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
• Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 64, low: 63.
• Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Thomas Lohman (Mayor of Montague, Michigan, candidate 2026) (ballotpedia.org) — Montague voters will see Thomas Lohman on the November 3, 2026 ballot for the nonpartisan mayoral race, with Ballotpedia tracking the contest. The site notes he hasn't yet completed its candidate survey and is seeking more information and endorsements to better inform local voters.
   

• Muskegon-area high school football schedules and standings heading into Week 6 (mlive.com) — Montague football fans can look ahead to a Week 6 road trip to Ludington on Friday, Oct. 2, after the Wildcats' 12-0 loss to Whitehall in Week 5. The Muskegon-area roundup lists every local matchup and recent score so Montague residents can track rivals and conference races.
   

📸 Around Montague

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Montague

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Preserved! →
  LaFontsee Galleries, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Preserved! →
  LaFontsee Galleries, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Ravenna High School Soccer at Montague →
  Montague MI
  6:30 pm
• Ravenna Bulldogs vs Montague →
  Montague MI
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Montague Farmers Market →
  White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 124 E Hanson St, Whitehall
  9:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• Whitehall Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Montague →
  Montague High School, 4900 Stanton Blvd, Montague
  7:00 pm
• Whitehall at Montague →
  Montague High School, 4900 Stanton Blvd, Montague
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Ludington at Montague →
  Montague MI
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Montague Farmers Market →
  White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 124 E Hanson St, Whitehall
  9:00 am
Tuesday October 20
• Hart at Montague →
  Montague High School, 4900 Stanton Blvd, Montague
  7:00 pm

📣 Montague Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Week Night Work Day →
  White Lake Community Garden, 405 East Colby Street, Whitehall
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Weekend Work Day →
  White Lake Community Garden, 405 East Colby Street, Whitehall
  9:30 am
Friday October 16
• Ludington Orioles Football at Whitehall →
  Whitehall High School, 3100 White Lake Dr, Whitehall
  7:00 pm
• Ludington at Whitehall →
  3100 White Lake Dr, Whitehall
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Pivot Group posted a job opening for Bookkeeper - Montague Area in Montague. Apply here.
• Howmet Aerospace, Inc. posted a job opening for VISUAL LEVEL 2.5 - Plant 10 in Whitehall. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montague here.

🗞 Nearby News

Muskegon

• Public invited to learn about data centers at Muskegon County meeting (mlive.com)
• Read Muskegon to host training for English language tutors (oceanacountypress.com)
• Morning Buzz: September 28, 2026 (fox17online.com)

Ok Montague! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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